Duger

Duger Meaning & Origin

About Duger
The surname Duger is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "douger," meaning "to dig." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a digger or excavator. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in digging ditches, wells, or other similar tasks. Over time, the surname Duger has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Duger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Duger: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Duger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/duger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKR', 'TJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duger in Braille

Here's how to represent Duger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Duger in braille

How to sign the name Duger using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Duger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Duger in sign language

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